Brian O. Smith
Manager, Long Term Care Services Unit
Bureau of Health Facility Regulation
2727 Mahan Drive MS#33
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Florida Relay Service (TDD): (800) 955-8771
Phone: (850) 412-4303
Email: LTCStaff@ahca.myflorida.com
An entity that provides a continuum of palliative and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and patient's family.
The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) requires all licensees providing residential or inpatient services to use an Agency approved database for reporting its emergency status, planning or operations. The Agency approved database for reporting this information is the Emergency Status System (ESS).
Renew Online – Providers can now renew their licenses through the Agency’s Online Licensing application.
State Regulation Set used by surveyors
Federal Regulation Set used by surveyors (CMS State Operations Manual, Appendix M)
Summary of Initial Hospice Licensure Process – Please note: State law requires a certificate of need before applying for a license. Go to Certificate of Need (CON) for more information
Licensure Application and Related Forms
Background Screening Information